Fresh political intrigues are unfolding in Rivers State as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is losing ground with President Bola Tinubu amid mounting pressure from both domestic and international stakeholders. Sources close to the Presidency indicate that Tinubu’s inner circle has grown increasingly wary of Wike, who has faced a string of controversies since joining the …

The Senate on Wednesday subjected three ambassadorial nominees to rigorous questioning before eventually clearing them for appointment, following a tense but detailed screening session that focused heavily on issues of national security and competence. The three nominees cleared by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs are former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the …

As General Christopher Gwabin Musa takes the oath of office to serve as Nigeria’s minister of defence, there has been an overwhelming show of support for the former Chief of Defence Staff from across the country. This, according to many, is because the former CDS is believed to have given a good account of himself while he served in the …

Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action in Nigeria, saying the warning could pressure the government to take stronger steps against insecurity. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate between 2011 and 2019, stated his position on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “I strongly support the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for engaging in early campaign through the distribution of vehicles to the state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) across the country. They argued that the development signalled that the president was more focused …

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, presenting reasons why he should be transferred from Sokoto prison. Recall that Kanu was recently convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment over terrorism charges. In a motion ex parte he personally signed, the IPOB leader has now …

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, presenting reasons why he should be transferred from Sokoto prison. Recall that Kanu was recently convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment over terrorism charges. In a motion ex parte he personally signed, the IPOB leader has now …

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition is faltering because it has yet to settle questions on zoning and the rotation of key offices. The former Anambra governor spoke in an interview on YouTube by ‘Advocacy for Good Governance’ on Wednesday. Obi added the coalition must tidy …

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has again issued a fresh warning against travel to parts of Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity, violent crime, terrorism, and kidnappings across the northern regions. the FCDO stated, “Insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions of Nigeria.” The advisory urged British nationals to exercise extreme …

Senator Adamu Garba Talba was a fprmer senator that represented Yobe South in the Senate Senator Talba died on 14 July, 2025. Senator Adamu Garba Talba was however among those whose names appeared as ambassadorial nominees and forwarded to Senate by President Bola Ahmed tinubu for confirmation as ambassadors. .

CAREER AMBASSADORS Abia: Ambassador Mwaobiola Ezeuwo Chukwuemeka Adamawa: Maimuna Ibrahim Anambra: Enpeji Monica Okochukwu Bauchi: Ambassador Mohammed Mahmoud Lele Bayelsa: Endoni Sindup Borno: Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno Cross River: Ambassador Jen Adams Ni Okun Michael Delta: Ambassador Clark Omeru Alexandra Ebonyi: Chima J. Leoma Davies Edo: Oduma Yvonne Ehinose Edo: Wasa Shogun Ige Ekiti: Ambassador Adeyemi Adebayo Emmanuel Enugu: Ambassador …

Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday said one of his key strategies for tackling insurgency is to withdraw soldiers from road checkpoints and redeploy them into the bush to directly confront terrorists. Mr Musa, a retired general, said police officers and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) would take over checkpoint duties from …

Mohammed Badaru, former minister of defence, says a viral publication alleging he resigned over military operations is “entirely false”. Badaru announced his resignation in a letter dated December 1 and sent to President Bola Tinubu, citing health reasons. In a statement on Wednesday, Badaru said his attention was drawn to an online post claiming he resigned because he “cannot stand …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation,. The request was announced on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. The new list comprises 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners, as well as 31 non-career nominees, bringing the total to 65. Among the notable career nominees are Sulu-Gambari Olatunde …